Empire Builders with Nick James

Trevor Blake is a multiple best selling author and New York Times best seller of 'Three Simple Steps, A map to success in business and life'. Trevor became an entrepreneur at the age of 43 and has since gone on to sell 3 of his businesses for over $300m. Listen along and get to know Trevor as Nick asks him how he started and scaled his business and how he did it all without a team. Trevor also shares his one piece of advice to new entrepreneurs.

In this episode Nick speaks with Radio DJ Royalty Ed James. Ed has been working within the Radio industry for over 20 years and is currently the host of Heart Radio Drive Time. In June 2018 Ed teamed up with marketeer Angel Gaskell and co-founded the content marketing agency 'HDY Agency' . Ed also published a self-help book, Be More Kid, in 2020 which has received a 4.5 star rating online.

Shari's Mindset Month continues with our CEO and Podcast host Nick James. In this episode the two discuss Mindset in business and life, and how prioritising mindset can lead to a happier, healthier you, while also actively benefitting your business.

In this episode we continue the Shari Mindset Month takeover with our Head of Marketing Adam Ashburn. We dive into mindset within marketing and why it is a key attribute to success within the fast moving and ever evolving marketing landscape

In this episode we kickstart the Shari Mindset Month takeover with our very own Head of Sales Jack Duggan. The pair discuss the importance of mindset within a sales role and how mindset has helped Jack achieve beyond what he thought was possible within his career.

In this episode Nick is put on his toes in front of our live Underground Empire Builders audience. Nick talks about bonuses, mindset, money and how to grow your business while serving your clients. VALUABLE RESOURCES Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders

In this episode, Nick talks with founder of AirManual, Alexis Kingsbury, about how AI will effect your business, job security and develop across the next 10 years! Alexis' instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexis.kingsbury/ AirManual Website - https://www.airmanual.co/vision VALUABLE RESOURCES Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders

In this episode of the Podcast Nick discusses his approach to incentivising the team, how wealthy he is and, how to launch a book with maximum impact. Valuable Resources Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Nick is joined by best selling author and international speaker, Chloe Bisson, who shares her thought process and approach on writing and publishing, and how this has led to Chloe's company, Inspired by Publishing, publishing 23 best selling books, one of which Chloe wrote in just ten days! Valuable Resources Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.inspiredbybooks.co.uk/writingplanner https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode guest host, Jack Duggan, Nick's head of sales, discusses marketing from his own perspective and sheds light on the important ins and outs he believes make up a successful marketer. Valuable Resources Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Nick discusses the impact of his ego, whether the lazy influencer culture should be cancelled and an embarrassing round of golf. Valuable Resources Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is BACK with another podcast featuring the founder of Hull and Sons Garey Hull. Talking all about how Garey's bespoke hat-making business was built, what creativity means to him, the importance of structure and the environment being considered for creative success. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The environment should always be considered for creative success. You can get excited about the client potential for a product and see how much they can benefit from it way more than they can. You need space to be creative, so in order to be creative you need to include that space in your structure for your business. BEST MOMENTS: 'You can see the client potential and result for them way more than them' 'It's not always about being a perfectionist and aspiring to be others, you become more creative by being more original' 'Good is good enough, meaning that you should always start somewhere' Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl

In this episode, Nick James answers questions specifically linked to our recent Expert Empires event and gives you valuable insights into how he prepares for them, the biggest challenges he faces when running large events, what makes a great speaker and much more! KEY TAKEAWAYS Treat preparing for speaking at large events like building a muscle, it takes time and consistency and will always pay off. Nick's biggest challenge he faces when hosting Expert Empires is his perfectionist personality, as he wants everything about it to be a world-class experience. The best speakers are the ones who are great storytellers, and the ones who can make you feel multiple emotions in one presentation. Tangible results are down to weather people execute and how well they perform at events as well as how much value they deliver BEST MOMENTS 'The best speakers are the ones who are great storytellers' 'When I create an Expert Empires lineup, I want to put together a menu of options that everyone will think is world-class' VALUABLE RESOURCES Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to seven figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this episode, Nick is joined by Founder of The Trade Tribe, Ben Knight, who shares the secrets of how to trade stocks while managing your mental and emotional state. He also reveals why people get stuck in business, the biggest priorities to focus on and his most extravagant purchase yet… Ben's instagram - https://instagram.com/benknightinvestments?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Trade Tribe Website - http://www.thetradetribe.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Click the link to find out about Underground Empire Builders: https://www.expertempires.com/underground-pl https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders

In this episode, Nick is joined by his nutritionist Callum Walker, who shares the secrets of dieting to improve sport and individual performance, different perspectives on nutrition and recommendations for improving energy levels and physical performance. Callum's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cw_nutrition/ KEY TAKEAWAYS You don't have to eat low calorie foods to be in a calorie deficit. Just because some foods are low fat, doesn't mean they're healthy or beneficial. Breakfast isn't the most important meal of the day. If you skip a meal, your body's interpretation is different to your own (the body doesn't go into starvation mode) High fat meals would be more beneficial than high carbohydrate or protein meals. Accountability comes in two parts, for your coach and for yourself. Running outside without headphones can bring a sense of mindfulness as oppose to a struggle when running with music. Serotonin is a hormone which encourages positivity and is present when the body is exposed to light. Coaches are worth investing in if you are looking for long term success in your personal life and business. Sleep trackers are not 100% accurate and can deliver unreliable results. BEST MOMENTS 'My motive is to sleep well and eat well so that I can perform well' 'You don't have to eat low calorie foods to be in a calorie deficit' 'If you really want lasting long-term success, invest in a coach and someone who really knows what they are talking about' VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders

In this episode of Open and Real Q&A, Nick’s team ask him more questions sent in by the EE community that are guaranteed to make him squirm… He gives an example of when he’s taken on a bad-fit client AND his team reveal what they think his worst habit is… It’s not one to miss. KEY TAKEAWAYS "We’ve got a certain set of metrics that we report on every week to ensure we stay on track" "The mistake people make when going into business partnerships is that they’re not brave enough to go it alone" "One of the biggest challenges in life is dividing your time between people who are important to you " "Unless I spend time doing things for me, I can’t do a good job for everyone else" VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to seven figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this episode, Ad, Head of Marketing and Jack, Head of Sales at Expert Empires take over the podcast to share sales and marketing advice and insights that can be successfully used whatever the size of your business From the importance of clear communication through to why the follow-up phone call is what really makes the difference Ad and Jack share informative content about how to make sales successful KEY TAKEAWAYS BEST MOMENTS ‘We are using our marketing platform to drive people to have conversations with us ‘Have one clear reason for making the call’ ‘Clear and simple communication is key between marketing and sales’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to seven figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this Open and Real Q&A, Nick's team asked the community for the questions that might make Nick squirm They include questions about what Nick really wishes he could say to clients who aren’t making progress, and what his team do or doesn’t do that frustrates him Listen in and hear the answers and great content about how to navigate and overcome challenges KEY TAKEAWAYS BEST MOMENTS ‘A lack of discipline means they don’t look after themselves’ ‘The group can be savage at times because there is a level of trust’ ‘Knowing yourself and how you are wired really helps’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to seven figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

Nick is with a live audience discussing how he first purchased a Gary Vaynerchuk NFT and explaining why NFTs are, in the next 3-5 years going to become mainstream and a significant part of our world They can't be faked or cloned and with intrinsic and perceived value Nick predicts that NFTs will be used at all major events for secure ticketing, listen in and hear why everyone needs to know about NFTs KEY TAKEAWAYS BEST MOMENTS ‘I was offered over £50,000 for my Gary V NFT’ ‘I believe NFTs are the future’ ‘They can't be faked or cloned’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to seven figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this Q and A Nick looks forward to the future discussing both business and personal possibilities He discusses his previous business partnership and the positive outcomes and lessons learnt from being a part of it and also candidly answers the question of what drains him the most and how he recovers and finds the solutions to move forward KEY TAKEAWAYS BEST MOMENTS ‘My kids have been surrounded by the personal development world from a very young age’ I’ve built the team here based on the best bits of the previous business which had a great culture’ ‘My happiness and self-worth are now independent of the business’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickjamesevents/?hl=en Empire Builders Podcast https://keapnow.com/empirebuilders ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to seven figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.